(14-07-2012 03:42 PM)Chas Wrote: It may not be entirely, or even partially, genetic; it may be a developmental issue in the womb. The causes are not yet known, but immunization has been largely ruled out.

As a cause yes. As a trigger, I dunno know. Ain't qualified to have an opinion. Doesn't mean I didn't properly vaccinate the shit out of all my kids. Only prudent thing to do.

I don't know, either. However, there are now enough non-immunized autistic children to cast serious doubt even as a trigger.

Skepticism is not a position; it is an approach to claims.
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(14-07-2012 03:48 PM)GirlyMan Wrote: As a cause yes. As a trigger, I dunno know. Ain't qualified to have an opinion. Doesn't mean I didn't properly vaccinate the shit out of all my kids. Only prudent thing to do.

I don't know, either. However, there are now enough non-immunized autistic children to cast serious doubt even as a trigger.

That is a provocative claim. You're gonna have to back that one up, brother. ... with like numbers ... statistically and shit

At the same time realize that I'm just some fucking drunk trying to git yer goat, old man.

I'm thinking the OP ought to try CrabbisterOwley and see how far they get.